The crowd at Thursday's non-league challenge between the McKeel Academy Wildcats (Lakeland, FL) and the visiting Fort Meade Miners (Fort Meade, FL), observed McKeel Academy's basketball team overwhelm Fort Meade by a score of 53-27.

The Wildcats (8-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Lake Gibson (Lakeland, FL). The Braves come into the non-league challenge with a 4-12 record. In their last challenge, Lake Gibson was routed by Mulberry (Mulberry, FL), 67-28, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Miners battle the Four Corners Coyotes (Davenport, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 31. Fort Meade will attempt to improve on its 8-6 season record. The Coyotes come into the challenge with a 8-9 record after their 75-58 non-league loss to Jordan Christian Prep (Auburndale, FL).